Recreation Assistant,Recreation Therapy - BC Children’s Hospital and SunnyHill Health Centre Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Healthcare

Recreation Assistant, Recreation Therapy

BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

Carry out individual or group activity programs such as arts and crafts, cooking, music, sports, games, gardening, socio-cultural events, both inside and outside the facility in consultation with the Recreation Therapist, by methods such as organizing necessary supplies and equipment, setting up the environment where the activity is to be held, portering patients to and from the program, conducting the program, putting supplies and equipment away after the program.

Carry out activity programs by methods such as overseeing/accompanying the patients, demonstrating/teaching the techniques of recreation activities, encouraging participation by all patients, providing personal care support to patients, such as feeding and assisting with toileting needs, during outings if required.

Monitor and evaluate patient’s progress through activity programs and reports relevant observations such as emotional well-being and social behaviors by methods such as communicating concerns and/or changes of patient’s condition to the Recreation, Aquatic, and Music Therapist(s), and other health care professionals, as appropriate; provide suggestions for change or modifications to existing programs.

Set up and organize furnishings and equipment for activity programs by methods such as arranging rooms, providing direction to volunteers, and obtaining appropriate equipment for the activity.

Make appropriate adaptations to recreation activities and equipment as recommended by Recreation, Aquatic, and Music Therapist(s), and other health care professionals, to enable patients to achieve and maintain maximum potential for independence.

Maintain inventory of equipment, designated supplies and tools for recreation activities. Identify missing items and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to designated personnel/department to ensure proper and safe usage of equipment.

Prepare patients for activities by methods such as assisting them with appropriate clothing and personal supplies, and checking with other health care providers for potential contradictions to patient’s participation including dietary restrictions, medical conditions and behaviour concerns, to ensure patient’s comfort and safety during activity.

Provide functional direction to volunteers during activity programs by methods such as communicating established plan and demonstrating related techniques. Communicate with Volunteer Resources as volunteer needs change.

Transport patients on group outings by operating a passenger bus with a seating capacity of 11 to 25 passengers including the driver. Conduct pre-trip inspection of vehicle. Maintain records of distances travelled, gas expenditures and inspections; notify Clinical Practice Supervisor of any vehicle maintenance needs.

Complete required reports by methods such as recording workload statistics in accordance with established procedures for program reporting purposes. Attend program/practice and other related meetings as directed.

Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately report unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

Liaise with Recreation, Aquatic and Music Therapist(s) to support student placements.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

Grade 12, completion of a Recreation Therapy Program plus two (2) years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted) as required per vehicle(s).

Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.

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